Pressure is increasing on US lawmakers to disclose more of the Epstein files, leading to concerns among the former Duke and Duchess of York, as per a royal expert’s insight. The US Department of Justice had a deadline of December 19, 2025, to release a significant portion of the Epstein files, but only a fraction has been made public, with many heavily redacted.
Calls for increased transparency have prompted two US House of Representatives members to urge a federal judge to appoint a special master to oversee the release of the files. Concerns about possible revelations are reportedly weighing heavily on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, who faced repercussions last year due to their association with Jeffrey Epstein.
The recent release of files included a photo of Andrew with women and an email exchange between someone at Balmoral and Ghislaine Maxwell. Sarah, who lost her title and charity roles, is speculated to be seeking a comeback despite challenges following the scandal. Uncertainty looms over the potential impact of further disclosures on their reputation.
Republicans Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie have criticized the DOJ for its handling of the files, alleging delays and non-compliance with disclosure obligations. The impact of these events on the royal family remains a concern, with the future consequences uncertain.